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Fluoroscopy
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- Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy can be used to examine the digestive tract, the kidneys and bladder, joints, and to perform minor operative procedures such as intravenous line insertions.
What to expect
Each fluoroscopy scan or procedure is different.
What to bring
When you come to hospital for your appointment, you need to bring:
- Any paperwork that you have been given about your test or examination
- Medicare card
- Health care card/concession card (if applicable)
- Private health insurance details (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes) including herbal supplements and vitamins
- Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame (if applicable)
- Your blood glucose meter and log book (if applicable)
- WorkCover or TAC details (if applicable)
What to leave at home:
- Jewellery
- Anything metal
- Other valuables
